Friday, August 14, 2009

Best of Show!

Is there anything more synonymous with small town living than the local fair? Well the town where we live is no different and it’s fair time!

I love walking through the grounds and listening to the sounds of laughter and screams from the children on the rides and the sights of the livestock all brushed and clean just waiting their turn to be shown in the ring. Saturday night is the highlight of the fair with the demolition derby which just packs the grandstand with fans and onlookers. We live about a mile away from the fairgrounds but we can still hear the raucous noise once things get going on Saturday night.

Please believe me when I say that I had no intention of entering anything in our local fair this year but because of Mr. Painted Quilt’s continued ‘nagging’ over the last couple of days, I finally gave in. So yesterday morning I brought over some of my things.

This afternoon, we visited the fair and the exhibition hall. There are about 30 different categories but all I can do is paint, stitch and sew.

In the ‘Miscellaneous Sewing’ category, I entered one of my needlecases…

which won a second place ribbon.

I also entered two of my painted items, the first one in the ‘Painting on Wood’ category.

My American Eagle won first prize.

The second painting category was ‘Painting on Tin’.

It too won first prize.

There are several categories in the quilting section and I elected to enter a quilt in the ‘Hand-Pieced, Machine Quilted’ category.

Congratulations on receiving recognition for all your beautiful pieces Kaaren. They were all really lovely and you can be proud each and every one of them.Sometimes we need a little encouragement to take that extra step- good for Mr Painted Quilt for giving you that little push.With best wishes,Anna

Ahhh... CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Your dear husband of yours was right wasn´t he? NO wonder you won all those lovely red bows and ribbons.. your work is just wonderful... ohh.. this was a sunny start of my day.. hugs to you!

Yea! A big high five to Mr. P for talking you into entering your wonderful items. He know what gems they were!I won a 2nd place ribbon with an embroidered pillowcase years ago. It was thrilling to walk in and see my item with a ribbon on it. With your multiple wins (and best of show to boot!) you must be over the moon! Congrats Kaaren, you deserved them!

WOO HOO!! Way to go!! I am so excited for you and I have to say, not all surprised you won in several categories! I know my needlecase is exquisite and I use it all the time - so persoanally, I think that shoud have gotten first place too!

And best of show - WONDERFUL! I am so happy Mr. Painted Quilt bugged you enough to enter!!

Kaaren!!! WOW!! Congrats on ALL your wins, you kicked butt! ;o) Well deserved, you are one talented lady, is there anything you don't know how to do. The painting is unbelievable, what talent. I can draw stick figures quite well..lolNice that you hubby believes in you so much and I am sure you are happy that you listened to his nagging!! Proud of ya :o)

Good for you Kaaren!...your creations are so wunderful!! now you know it from "someone else"Glad Mr.PQ gave you a push and now he is walking beside his shoes because he will be very proud of you...and you can be very proud too...such wunderful creations..love them all...champagne!!!greetings Francien.

Congratulations Kaaren! I live a mile away from our county fairgrounds...and the second week of April each year is our fair time...I completely know about the sights and sounds...and even got to judge quilts the last three years!

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I am an artist and have recently retired from actively designing, publishing and travel teaching in the decorative painting industry. In December of 2010, we moved from Eastern Ontario to the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Quilting, stitching, wool applique and rug hooking are just a few of my passions.
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